Sample School Emergency Operations Plan

Springfield School Emergency Operations Plan
Functional Annexes
DROP, COVER, AND HOLD PROCEDURE
I. PURPOSE
In cases of an incident requiring drop, cover, and hold, the following procedure should
be adhered to by students and staff.
II. SCOPE
The drop, cover, and hold procedure outlines steps to be taken by staff/students to
prevent injury or death during an incident. Designated staff members and bus drivers
are required to participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the
School EOP as it relates to this annex.
The plan outlines procedures for students/staff located:
Indoors.
Outdoors.
In a moving vehicle.
III. RESPONSIBILITIES
To implement the drop, cover, and hold procedure:
All staff and students will undergo training and participate in incident
management training and drills.
Staff and bus drivers assigned to work with special needs students will undergo
indepth training.
Emergency management and response personnel will review and provide input
into the plan.
IV. SPECIALIZED PROCEDURES
The following procedures will be implemented by staff/faculty when directed by the
principal or when deemed appropriate by the situation.
A. Indoor Procedure
When indoors, students/staff should:
Drop to the floor.
Cover by getting under a sturdy table, desk, or other piece of furniture. If
there is no suitable furniture nearby, cover their face and head with their arms.
Hold on to the table or desk until directed to stop.
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